Orthodontic practices near Hartcliffe
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Hartcliffe, 30 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, 2.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Square Dental ClinicBristol | 2.8 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (333 reviews) |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 2.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (689 reviews) |
| PositeethBristol | 3.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (86 reviews) |
| High Street Dental ClinicBristol | 3.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 3.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Clifton OrthodonticsBristol | 3.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (107 reviews) |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 3.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (44 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 3.4 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hartcliffe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bristol, 2.8 miles north; the next are Kingswood (5.4 miles north-east) and Mangotsfield (6.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 17 | 2.8 miles north |
| Kingswood | 1 | 5.4 miles north-east |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 6.2 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 6.3 miles north-west |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 8.3 miles north |
| Bath | 5 | 9.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hartcliffe
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath (5.0 from 167 reviews), 9.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 9.4 miles east |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 9.3 miles east |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 3.2 miles north |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 3.4 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hartcliffe at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bristol, City of |
| NHS dental services | NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 30.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,553 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 12.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.7% aged 16 to 24 and 34.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 38.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,728 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England |
| Access within City of Bristol | 52nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 55 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.8 miles away, closer than 59% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 12.3% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in City of Bristol |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | E-ACT Bristol Academy South — 0.5 miles Bridge Learning Campus — 0.5 miles Bedminster Down School — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 11,219 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 168 schools, 69,339 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Queen Square Dental Clinic, Bristol — 3 miles Lodge Causeway Dental Centre, Kingswood — 5 miles Staple Hill Dental Practice, Mangotsfield — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 30 within 10 miles, 56 within 20 miles |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Hartcliffe
The nearest practice to Hartcliffe is Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, 2.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 30 practices, and within 20 there are 56.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Bristol Dental Practice (2.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (3.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Hartcliffe list clear aligners, the nearest 2.8 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Hartcliffe are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Bristol Dental Practice, 2.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hartcliffe
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Orthodontist in Hartcliffe: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Hartcliffe? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It connects local orthodontic research in Hartcliffe with the wider City of Bristol area.
Local orthodontic signals in Hartcliffe
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hartcliffe. The nearest recorded are Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, about 3 miles away; Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 5 miles away; and Staple Hill Dental Practice in Mangotsfield, about 6 miles away.
Area profile for Hartcliffe
Hartcliffe — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 30.7% of Hartcliffe's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,553 residents in the neighbourhood around Hartcliffe, 12.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across City of Bristol. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Hartcliffe is better served than 85% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Hartcliffe are served by secondary schools including E-ACT Bristol Academy South (0.5 miles) and Bridge Learning Campus (0.5 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Hartcliffe's Local Authority area covers 168 schools and 69,339 pupils, according to DfE figures. Hartcliffe falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hartcliffe is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 3 miles away.
Hartcliffe at a glance
Inn's Court is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Hartcliffe.
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You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Inn's Court, Headley Park, Bishopsworth, North Wick, Novers Park, and Withywood.
Orthodontic Treatments in Hartcliffe
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Hartcliffe has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Hartcliffe — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Hartcliffe. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Hartcliffe sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Hartcliffe skews family-heavy: 30.7% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 12.3% of the 1,553 residents in Hartcliffe's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across City of Bristol. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (15), Hartcliffe has more choice than 85% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Hartcliffe are E-ACT Bristol Academy South (0.5 miles) and Bridge Learning Campus (0.5 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Hartcliffe's Local Authority area covers 168 schools and 69,339 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Hartcliffe among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hartcliffe is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 3 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hartcliffe. The nearest recorded are Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, about 3 miles away; Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 5 miles away; and Staple Hill Dental Practice in Mangotsfield, about 6 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
The Orthodontic Journey in Hartcliffe
Many people in Hartcliffe delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Hartcliffe
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hartcliffe
Not every practice near Hartcliffe offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Officially, Hartcliffe is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Hartcliffe falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 30.7% of Hartcliffe's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,553 residents in the neighbourhood around Hartcliffe, 12.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across City of Bristol. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (15), Hartcliffe has more choice than 85% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Hartcliffe are served by secondary schools including E-ACT Bristol Academy South (0.5 miles) and Bridge Learning Campus (0.5 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 168 schools and 69,339 pupils across Hartcliffe's Local Authority. Hartcliffe's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hartcliffe is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 3 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hartcliffe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hartcliffe
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Hartcliffe, City of Bristol with surrounding locations. Nearby pages covering Inn's Court, Headley Park, Bishopsworth, North Wick, Novers Park, and Withywood may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hartcliffe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hartcliffe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hartcliffe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hartcliffe is Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, about 2.8 miles to the north. The next closest are The Bristol Dental Practice (2.9 miles) and Positeeth (3.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hartcliffe?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Hartcliffe, 30 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hartcliffe?
The nearest practice to Hartcliffe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Bristol Dental Practice, about 2.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include High Street Dental Clinic (3.1 miles) and Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (3.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hartcliffe, City of Bristol?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hartcliffe, City of Bristol?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.